CORPORATE WELFARE The Georgia Senate blocks a $50 million jet fuel sales tax break for Delta Air Lines after the company severed ties with the National Rifle Association. http://cvote.it/2GO8Vya
MEXICAN BORDER President Trump will visit California next month to view eight prototypes on his proposed border wall being built near San Diego. http://cvote.it/2GNYtqF
TRUMP ORDER ON IMMIGRATION The Supreme Court refused to step in on the fight over DACA. That means a lower court ruling, that stopped President Trump’s executive order on immigration, remains in effect. http://cvote.it/2GLUF9f
ACCOUNTABILITY Each day brings more evidence of errors and misconduct from his department. It’s time for Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel to resign. http://cvote.it/2GMEl8t
DEBATING GUNS Senators are considering bringing forth legislation on guns as early as this week. Banning bump stocks and raising the age to purchase a rifle from 18 to 21 are among the proposals being discussed. http://cvote.it/2GJ7bX9
COMBATING SMUT The United Kingdom will introduce a strict age-verification requirement for pornography starting in April. And websites that don’t comply can face fines of up to £250,000 (approximately $350,000). http://cvote.it/2GMy0JT
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY The issue in the upcoming Dumont v. Lyon Supreme Court case is whether people must be forced to act contrary to their beliefs. http://cvote.it/2GMzfc1
HOLY CHURCH CLOSED The Church of the Holy Sepulcher, believed to be the site of the Crucifixion, is now closed over a tax dispute. http://cvote.it/2GLLAgG
SAINT OF THE DAY Disappointments, setbacks, loss, and suffering seem to define the life of Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows. But undeterred by whatever happened, Saint Gabriel kept his focus and lived life well─so well that he was an example to both young and old. http://cvote.it/dailysaint
DAILY MASS READINGS “To the upright I will show the saving power of God.” (Ps 50:23) – http://cvote.it/Daily-Readings
NEAT Rome’s first snow in six years brought out a competitive spirit. http://cvote.it/2GPN6yp